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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.71, 1,307.30 and 323.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.71, 1,307.30 and 323.61 is: 485.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.71 : 1,307.30 = 323.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.71/1,307.30 = 323.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.71x = 1,307.30 × 323.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.71x = 423,053.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,053.73/871.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.31

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